Life Story / Obituary

Brenda Lee Cripps, 51 of Escanaba passed away and was released gracefully, June 9, 2017 with her life partner Joe by her side.

She was born on June 16, 1965 the daughter of Charles Chester and Irene Marion (Sebeck) Cripps.

Brenda was a homemaker and previously worked as the Director of Housing at the casino. She was an avid U of M and all Detroit fan. She was a very loving person, overly forgiving and her family was very important to her. Brenda was very caring for animals and nature.

Brenda is survived by her life partner, Joe Boudreau; siblings, Fred (Vanessa) of Thompsonville, Mel of Copemish , Wanda (Richard) Vincent of West Branch, Sandy (Ed) of Escanaba, Tina (Paul) of Thompsonville, Denise (Ed) of Honor, Abe of Owosso and Mary (Mike) of Owosso and several nieces and nephew.

She is preceded by her parents; siblings, Charlie, Joseph, Billy, Mary and Cheryl and nephew, Charles "Bud".

A private family graveside burial will take place at Thompson Cemetery, Manistique. Memorial Contributions may be to the Delta County Humane Society, 6975 M 5 Rd., Escanaba, Michigan 49829. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign the guest book and share a message with the family. The family chose Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City.